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Labor Day Standoff Ends Peacefully at Murfreesboro Apartment

Sep 07, 2026 at 09:25 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Labor Day in Murfreesboro wrapped up with a tense situation that thankfully ended without injuries. A man who barricaded himself inside an apartment.... Read More

La Vergne Mother Faces Attempted Murder, Child Abuse Charges After Weekend Incident

Sep 02, 2026 at 06:06 pm

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A weekend domestic assault investigation in La Vergne led to the arrest of a woman accused of assaulting her juvenile child and att.... Read More

Rutherford County Jury Convicts Traveling Pastor, Wife in Child Sex Crimes Case in Murfreesboro

Aug 19, 2026 at 10:43 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A two-week trial has ended with a Rutherford County jury finding a traveling pastor and his wife guilty of multiple child sex crimes. Benjam.... Read More

Plea Deal or Trial? Former Rutherford County School Bus Driver Returns to Court on 41 Child Sex Abuse Charges this Thursday

Aug 18, 2026 at 11:49 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A former Rutherford County school bus driver facing 41 felony charges in a child sexual abuse case is scheduled to return to cou.... Read More

Two Charged After Murfreesboro Police Investigate Alleged Illegal Massage Parlor

Aug 17, 2026 at 02:41 pm

MORE DETAILS: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Two people are facing felony charges after Murfreesboro Police Department detectives investigated complaints involving an alleg.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Teen Charged with Attempted Murder at Extended Stay Hotel

Aug 13, 2026 at 09:48 am

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) detectives arrested and charged an 18-year-old man with attempted second-degree murder and several other felo.... Read More

Murfreesboro Man Charged With Harassment Following School Traffic Dispute

Aug 07, 2026 at 07:34 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) officers arrested a 70-year-old man on harassment charges Friday (August 7th), after he allegedly threatened.... Read More

Eminent Domain Now on the Table for new Jail Site as Price Dispute Heats Up

Jul 23, 2026 at 09:27 am

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - Rutherford County’s long‑running jail saga has entered a new chapter, and this one comes with urgency, frustration, and a looming deadline from.... Read More

UPDATE: Case Continued for Former Contract Bus Driver Facing 41 Child Sex Abuse-Related Charges

Jul 13, 2026 at 09:06 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A Rutherford County criminal case involving 41 child sexual abuse-related charges has been continued, with the defendant now sch.... Read More

Court Dates Scheduled for Adults Charged in 2024 Killing of Harlon Dwayne Webb

Jul 08, 2026 at 11:58 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - WGNS has confirmed that one of four suspects tied to a deadly attempted robbery in Smyrna is scheduled to appear in court later thi.... Read More

Pizza Shop Incident Between Worker and Teen Ends with Conviction of Now Ex-Employee Charged with Agg. Sexual Exploitation of Minor

Jul 08, 2026 at 10:02 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A criminal case that involved a restaurant manager who was accused of having an illegal and inappropriate relationship with one.... Read More

Three Arrested After 13 Vehicle Burglaries Reported at Murfreesboro Apartment Complexes

Jun 29, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Murfreesboro police have arrested three people, including a 15-year-old, in connection with the alleged burglary of more than.... Read More

UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested After Innocent Bystander Dies Following Murfreesboro Pool Hall Shooting

Jun 18, 2026 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a fatal shooting outside a local pool hall that claimed the life of an innocent bys.... Read More

UPDATE: Third Suspect Arrested After Gunshot Sensors and Crime Cameras Help Murfreesboro Police in Shooting Case

Jun 12, 2026 at 11:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Detectives have arrested a third suspect in connection with the shooting at a home on Rushwood Drive that occurred on Tuesday, June 9. Crimina.... Read More

Resturaunt Kitchen Fire, School Funding Concerns, Patriot Drive Shooting & AI Image Case | May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: A Saturday morning kitchen fire at Southern Still Tennessee Bar and Grill on South Church Street f.... Read More

UPDATE | Murfreesboro Police Use Drone to Catch Attempted Murder Suspect

May 14, 2026 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - A Murfreesboro Police drone pilot helped officers capture a man accused of shooting into a home with several people inside. The incident happened.... Read More

Rutherford County Deputy Chief Receives Top Honors from Tennessee Corrections Institute

Apr 28, 2026 at 08:14 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson was named Middle Tennessee Jail Administrator of the Year on Thursday by the Tennessee Cor.... Read More

License Plate Readers Lead to Arrests After South Rutherford Boulevard Armed Robbery

Apr 20, 2026 at 03:39 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Murfreesboro police leveraged advanced surveillance technology to apprehend two suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a local CBD and vape s.... Read More

Former Rutherford County School Bus Driver Faces 41 Felony Counts in Child Sex Abuse Case

Apr 17, 2026 at 04:41 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A former Rutherford County school bus driver remains in custody as he awaits a summer court appearance following his arrest on a massive 41-count felon.... Read More

RCSO Training Program Helps Trusties Build Skills for Life After Release

Feb 21, 2026 at 08:46 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - At the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, inmate Elijah Murphy is spending his final weeks behind bars doing something he hopes will change.... Read More